Academics

This committee is typically comprised of the Vice President of Academics, Academic Adviser, School Liaison and interested board members. Focus of this team is on the academic performance of the scholars. This committee has frequent interaction with the scholars, particularly those who may be struggling with a particular subject.

Admissions

Activity level for this committee is seasonal, mostly in the early spring through May/June. Review candidate applications; determine whether candidate should be interviewed. Committee members participate in the interview and decision to extend offer.

College

Activity level is seasonal, primarily first semester. Focus is to support students in determining college/university of interest, ensure the college applications are completed, and help guide parents through FAF process.

Community/PR

This committee primarily works on the annual newsletter, which is developed and mailed in the late fall. Committee is also responsible for promoting our program in local papers when necessary.

Finance
Chair person of this committee sits on the Executive Board.  Committee is responsible for tracking budget, operating expenses, financial reporting and insurance management.
 
Fund Raising
Committee oversees all fundraising activities, from the newsletter to the annual golf tournament. Monies raised in these endeavors go to the Glastonbury ABC operating budget.

Grants

Committee writes proposals and makes requests to grant making organizations. Funds raised in from these efforts are allocated into restricted accounts. Committee is also responsible for maintaining United Way application and Glastonbury ABC status as a partner organization.

 

Host Family

This committee functions as the liaison between the host families and the ABC program. Committee is also responsible for recruitment of host families, scheduling host family weekends, and providing forum for host families to discuss variety of issues.

House

Maintenance of the Glastonbury ABC physical plant is the primary responsibility of this committee. Although the scholars are responsible for daily house upkeep, this committee is responsible for making necessary repairs or arranging for contractors to address house repairs.

Student Life

This committee works to provide enriching entertainment and cultural experiences for Glastonbury ABC scholars. Committee members arrange for scholars to watch plays, live performances, sporting events, local trips that are engaging, in hopes of enriching the Glastonbury ABC experience.